School Assembly News Headlines Today

School Assembly News Headlines Today (January 17, 2026)

News Headlines

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Howrah and Guwahati today.
  • The Hot-Air Balloon Festival in Hyderabad has attracted thousands of visitors with colorful displays in the sky.
  • A major Bodo cultural festival is being held in Guwahati today, featuring over 10,000 traditional dancers.
  • India and Germany have signed a new agreement to work together on advanced telecommunications and 6G technology.
  • Global leaders are meeting in New York to discuss new ways to fight climate change and reduce plastic waste.
  • A new report by the IMF highlights India as the fastest-growing major economy in the world for 2026.
  • India defeated the USA by 6 wickets in the opening match of the U-19 Cricket World Cup.
  • Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has reached the quarterfinals of the India Open Badminton tournament in New Delhi.

Thought of the Day

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”

Meaning: Everyone starts from zero; don’t be afraid to be bad at something while you are learning.

Word of the Day

Resilient

Meaning: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example: “She was resilient enough to keep practicing after losing the game.”

Today’s Quiz

Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

Answer: Saturn

Amazing Fact

Did you know?
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!

On This Day

  • 1706: Benjamin Franklin, the famous American scientist and inventor who discovered electricity in lightning, was born.
  • 1942: The legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali was born on this day.
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